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wholesomest

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whole·some   (hōl'səm)   
adj.   whole·som·er, whole·som·est

  1. Conducive to sound health or well-being; salutary: simple, wholesome food; a wholesome climate.

  2. Promoting mental, moral, or social health: wholesome entertainment.

  3. Sound; healthy. See Synonyms at healthy.


[Middle English holsom, from Old English *hālsum; see kailo- in Indo-European roots.]
whole'some·ly adv., whole'some·ness n.
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